India’s Kom rejoices at fifth Asian Gold
India’s Mary Kom made a triumphant comeback on Wednes the Asian Women’s Boxing Championships—a win she dedicated to those who stuck by her after many had written her off.
- list, who defeated North Korea’s Kim told the Press Trust of India (PTI) at the way the championship had panned out.
“I would like to dedicate this victory to all those who have supported me even though the world 34-year-old.
was left heartbroken after she failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics.
The mother of three from a poor family in India’s remote northeastern state of Manipur was dubbed
She is a member of India’s upper house of parliament and was also
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who nominated Kom for her parliamentary seat, took to Twitter to congratulate her on her win.
“Congratulations Mary Kom for clinching the gold... India is Modi tweeted.
Kom told PTI it had been tough
“I don’t even know how I man she said.